Armando P Ibanez

Pluma Pictures, Inc.
Director, Producer and Screenwriter

Houston, Texas

Member Since:
November 2015

Last online:
> 2 weeks ago

Invites sent:
0

About Armando

Armando P. Ibáñez, an award-winning filmmaker, is the founder of Pluma Pictures, Inc., which is dedicated to producing films about heroes and heroines, in keeping with William Faulkner’s definition of a good story. His latest feature documentary, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel – Los Padres, has garnered a number of international awards. The IndieFEST Film Awards awarded the documentary an Award of Excellence: History/Biographical; and Award of Merit Special Mention: Christian; and The Accolade Global Film Competition awarded the film an Award of Merit, feature documentary. In addition, WorldFest Houston awarded the doc a Gold Remi Award. Ibáñez credited his film crew, especially Todd Schmidt, co-producer and special effects artist, in playing key roles in winning the awards. Ibáñez, a university professor for the past five years, teaches filmmaking at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where he serves as Director of Digital Filmmaking.

Gender:
Male

Certifications

Photos

South Texas Gentle Men of Steel - Los Padres

Videos

Credits

South Texas Gentle Men of Steel: Los Padres (2015)
Film by Armando Ibanez (Documentary, Biography and History) Writer, Director, Producer, Editor This documentary is about the last two Dominican friars and the impact they and their fellow Dominican brothers had for the past 82 years on the history and development of central South Texas, and how their presence assisted many Mexican-Americans struggle against racism, which bespeaks of the experiences of many in the Southwest. It's the universal story of people grappling to accept each other as equals. The Mexican-American experience traces its roots to the Spanish Conquest--a wrestling match of greed and brutality against equality and Salvation--as well as to the story of Cain and Abel. This film unfolds in interviews, special effects and graphics, music and original poetry.
Man of the People: Dr. Hector P. Garcia (2011)
Film (short) by Armando Ibanez (Documentary, Biography, History and News) Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer This short is about Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a physician who played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for civil and human rights in the United States. Dr Garcia preceded Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez. Political powerhouses, including Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan, who awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, knew and worked with Dr. Garcia. Yet, the public knows little about a man who sacrificed so much for his country and dedicated his life to civil and human rights, as well as assisting veterans and helping the poor. Dr. Hector worked tirelessly--some say obsessively--to secure and defend the civil rights of Mexican-Americans, most of whom faced rampant discrimination and were poverty-stricken. Written by Anonymous
Not Broken (2007)
Film by Armando Ibanez (Documentary) Writer, Director, Producer "This powerful, moving documentary about the Katrina disaster is a testament to the human spirit," Kris Kristofferson.
Dominican Artists Share Fruits of Contemplation (2001)
TV Movie by Armando Ibanez (Documentary) Director
A Moment of Silence (1998)
Film (short) by Alejandro Chomski (Drama) Writer, Producer
Sonrisas (1980)
Television (Family) Writer

View all 6 credits

Awards

Best Documentary iHolly The Next Generation Indie Film Festival, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2016)
Award of Excellence, History/Biographical, IndieFest Film Awards, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Award of Merit Special Mention, Christian, IndieFEST Film Awards, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Award of Merit, Feature Documentary, Accolade Global Film, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Gold Remi Award, WorldFest-Houston International Film Fest., South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Gold Award, Documentary Feature, Int. Indep. Film Awards, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Gold Award, Directing, Int. Indep. Film Awards, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Gold Award, Animated Visuals, Int. Indep. Film Awards, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Gold Award, Animated Visuals, Int. Indep. Film Awards, South Texas Gentle Men of Steel
(2015)
Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays, Semi Finalist, Angels Sings
(2014)
Bronze Remi Award, WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, Man of the People
(2012)
Honorable Mention Award, Los Angeles Movie Awards 2012, Man of the People
(2012)
Bronze Remi Award, WorldFest-Houston, Darfur—Raging Genocide Continues
(2009)
Fra Angelico Award for Excellence in Art, for outstanding contributions in poetry and film, DIA
(2002)
Colin Higgins Screenplay Production Award, American Film Institute
(1998)

Education

American Film Institute Conservatory
(1996-1998)